Welcome to the Forest Grove Watch, a breakdown of news you may have missed in the city. Got any tips or story ideas? Drop me a line: erios@oregonian.com or 503-294-4011.

Like its neighboring cities, Forest Grove is in the midst of budget season.

The committee overseeing the proposed 2014-2015 budget will meet on Thursday night. City Manager Michael Sykes told me this year's budget was one of the easiest the city has put together. Look out for pieces in the coming days breaking it down.

The Forest Grove Planning Commission will meet Monday night in work session for annual training.

It will be the first meeting without longtime commissioner Carl "Al" Miller, who stepped away after 16 years serving on the commission. His spot will be filled by Hugo Rojas.

Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber of Commerce executive director Howard Sullivan filled Chamber members in on the organization's accomplishments and finances since he took office last May.

In other news:

Federal judge Michael McShane on Monday tossed out a ban on gay marriage in Oregon. I'm curious if there are any couples in or around Forest Grove that hope to get married in the future. If you are planning to wed your significant other or know someone else who is, shoot me an email: erios@oregonian.com.

Tuesday's Primary Election Day. The Oregonian's Simina Mistreanu has a primer on races and issues to look out for in Washington County.

Fire agencies in western Washington County, including Forest Grove Fire & Rescue, will take a comprehensive look at their services and programs and examine the possibility of consolidation.